The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 27,000
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHG*
Engine Code
D5204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
135.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
